"It is striking that whenever the present gets a bit too much for Manchester United, they go back to Sir Alex Ferguson, and who remembers him, and they give them a call." "Fletcher seems really bright, articulate, astute and a good coach - the sort of person you would respect," added The Observer's football correspondent. Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones responded: "I agree, but for the next two games they need someone who understands the DNA of the club and the standards it takes to represent United. "It is this constant cycle of getting someone in who reminds them of what it used to be like," added Smith. Watch the full episode of Monday Night Club on BBC iPlayer and listen on BBC Sounds

Source: BBC January 07, 2026 00:18 UTC